Author: Karen Combs Publisher: American Quilter's Society ISBN: 9780891458920 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 166
Book Description
The world of optical illusions has fascinated artists for centuries, and quiltmaker Karen Combs has been intrigued by them for years. In Optical Illusions for Quilters, she unravels the mysteries of optical illusions as applied to quilting, some of them for the first time. Masterpiece quilts are used to explain each illusion and quilters are shown how to apply these principles to their work. Though Karen's focus is on quilting, these principles can be applied to other creative mediums. In an easy to understand manner, she encourages readers to use their imaginations, listen to their inner voices, and apply their new knowledge as they become masters of illusions.
Author: Sharon Cerny Ogden Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486279324 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 52
Book Description
Prize collection of 44 patterns — each a striking source of dazzling, royalty-free designs — includes such lively motifs as Tumbling Blocks, Farmer's Daughter, Card Trick, Indiana Puzzle, and Corn and Beans. Each pattern is depicted in a full quilt along with an isolated block to delineate design's basic structure. Invaluable sourcebook for graphic artists, quilters, and craftspeople.
Author: Nine Top Designers Publisher: C&t Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts ISBN: 9781611691368 Category : Optical illusions in art Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Nine modern quilters accepted our challenge: Design a quilt with a strong optical illusion that is distinctively modern. The result is this book, filled with nine exciting quilt designs.
Author: Celia Eddy Publisher: ISBN: 9780715317013 Category : Optical illusions in art Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
With clear step-by-step demonstrations and colour photographs of the finished quilts, Celia Eddy sets out a range of simple techniques based on perspective, circles, grids, interlacing and transparency to show the reader how to produce quilts full of visual impact.
Author: Karen Combs Publisher: ISBN: 9781574329162 Category : Decoration and ornament, Celtic Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Piecework enthusiasts rejoice] Now great Celtic designs can be created with only two simple blocks. Quilters traditionally use appliquÞ to create Celtic designs. Instead, Karen has translated knot work into pieced patterns. She found she can create many Celtic designs with two, three, or more blocks, so the possibilities are unlimited. Famous for her use of color and color illusion, the author shows how to use color, texture, and value to add excitement to Celtic quilts. She shares her simple design concepts for those who want to design their own Celtic quilts, while providing piecing tips, pressing options, and quilting ideas. Even beginning quiltmakers can tackle these colorful quilt patterns. Teaching tips and lesson plans are included for quilt teachers and shop owners. OUT OF PRINT
Author: Casey York Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc ISBN: 1607059266 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 108
Book Description
The award-winning quilter and appliqué designer brings fine art principles to 12 stunning quilts in this surprisingly simple step-by-step guide. Casey York pushes creative boundaries in the quilting world with her graphic, contemporary designs and patterns. In Modern Appliqué Illusions, she combines easy quilting methods with the fine art secrets of depth and perspective to create modern quilted optical illusions. Though these sophisticated look like museum pieces, they are designed for everyday use. In Modern Appliqué Illusions, you will learn to create landscapes that recede into the distance, objects that look three-dimensional, even fish that seem to swim underwater—all with easy raw-edge appliqué and straight-line machine quilting! Hand stitching finishes the appliqué with a clean look that still has a handmade feeling.